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      Scrimba

      Learn Python: 1

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Scripting, User Interface (UI), Computer Programming, Scripting Languages, Web Development, Web Development Tools, Software Engineering

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Genomics for Law

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Medical Science and Research, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Medical Privacy, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Life Sciences, Information Privacy, Personal Injury Law, Legal Proceedings, Legal Research, Lawsuits, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Scrimba

      Prompt Engineering for Web Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Debugging, ChatGPT, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Deployment, Generative AI, Code Review, Web Development, Pseudocode, Artificial Intelligence, Web Development Tools, Data Structures, Software Development, Algorithms, Software Engineering

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Data Modeling with Power BI: Advanced DAX Calculations

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Business Metrics, Data Modeling, Financial Modeling, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Financial Data, Financial Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Import/Export

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      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Real-Time Embedded Systems Theory and Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Design, Software Architecture, System Design and Implementation, Embedded Systems, OS Process Management, Software Systems, Operating Systems, Performance Tuning, Algorithms, Linux

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      17 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Getting Started with Linux Terminal

      Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, File Management, System Configuration, Linux Administration, Package and Software Management, DevOps

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      151 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Foundations of Autonomous Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Computational Logic, Model Based Systems Engineering, Theoretical Computer Science, Verification And Validation, Mathematical Modeling, Control Systems, Systems Analysis, System Requirements, Systems Architecture, Automation, Engineering Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Cyber Engineering, Differential Equations, Basic Electrical Systems, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Leeds

      Statistical Methods

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Box Plots, Statistics, Histogram, R Programming, Data Analysis, Statistical Inference, Probability, Statistical Visualization, Data Collection, Probability Distribution, Data Quality, Simulations, Data Visualization Software

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Design Thinking and Global Startup

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Prototyping, Global Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Lean Methodologies, Business Strategy, 3D Modeling, Innovation, Ideation, Presentations, Business, New Business Development, Sales Presentations, Market Analysis

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Scrimba

      Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) with Embeddings & Vector Databases

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Development Environment, Feature Engineering, Data Processing, OpenAI, Unstructured Data, Query Languages, Artificial Intelligence, Databases, Natural Language Processing, Data Storage

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      34 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Stability and Capability in Quality Improvement

      Skills you'll gain: Process Capability, Sample Size Determination, Statistical Process Controls, Quality Control, Performance Measurement, Statistical Analysis, Quality Improvement, R Programming, Data Analysis Software, Variance Analysis, Probability Distribution

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera

      Discovery and Low-Fidelity Design with Figma

      Skills you'll gain: Persona (User Experience), Wireframing, Design Reviews, User Experience Design, User Research, Usability, User Centered Design, Prototyping, Figma (Design Software), Design Research, User Flows

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular political science courses

    • Learn Python: 1: Scrimba
    • Genomics for Law: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Prompt Engineering for Web Developers: Scrimba
    • Data Modeling with Power BI: Advanced DAX Calculations : Coursera Project Network
    • Real-Time Embedded Systems Theory and Analysis: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Getting Started with Linux Terminal: Coursera Project Network
    • Foundations of Autonomous Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Statistical Methods: University of Leeds
    • Design Thinking and Global Startup: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) with Embeddings & Vector Databases: Scrimba

    Why Learn Political Science?

    Political science explores power, governance, public policy, and global affairs—examining how decisions are made and how they affect people’s lives. It combines critical thinking, research, and communication to understand political systems and social change. Learning political science can help you engage more deeply in civic life, pursue careers in law or policy, and analyze issues shaping the world today.

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